The January 2023 issue of The Centretown BUZZ is out! We hope you’ll enjoy reading it.
Our volunteer team will be distributing the paper around Centretown in the next few days. If you’re in Centretown, you should have the choice of reading the 12 pages on newsprint or here as a PDF.
How to read this paper online
Read this month’s newspaper online here, or as a flipbook. We also have a high-res version for printing your own copy.
In this issue
The BUZZ has 12 very packed pages this month! A few highlights:
If a Parliamentary committee has its way, Wellington Street will be shut to traffic for good. And not everyone is happy.
A piece of Joy on the Sparks Street Mall will need significant repairs.
Should two heritage buildings be sacrificed for a compatible new housing development, Robert Smythe asks.
The Chinatown Scotiabank finally returns after months recovering from a fire.
The Ottawa People’s Commission’s initial report will be released this month, chronicling a lot of trauma.
We examine the good side of brutalist architecture.
Ken Rubin argues that the federal government should bear its share of the blame for last year’s convoy occupation.
How do you build a winter trail? We interview one of the groomers of the Rideau Winter Trail.
Cathy Woodgold examines cheaper protein alternatives in this age of high food prices.
Learn about upcoming films, concerts, art exhibits, and more.
A report on winter walking conditions in 2022 finds sidewalks can be less safe than roads. (You can, by the way, sign up to contribute to the 2023 survey: coaottawa.ca/snowmoles )
Nadine Dawson tells how a shared love of Mussorgsky during the pandemic culminated in a concert this month.
Every year, the City of Ottawa buys art from local artists for its collection. You can see the 2022 acquisitions at the art gallery in City Hall this month. Stephen Thirlwall tells you his favourites, and why.
Joel Harden pays tribute to Centretowner Christine Collins, a troublemaker who made a difference.
And thanks to photographer Heather Wilcox and the anonymous artist in Minto Park for providing The BUZZ with fun front photos this month!
We need your ideas, feedback, and ads
Please let us know what you think of this issue: which articles did you enjoy most? Is there anything we missed? Email us at editor@Centretownbuzz.com.
As always, this newspaper is a community effort. Thanks to everyone who contributed articles, photos, ideas, tech support, and proofreading to this issue.
We also appreciate the financial support of our advertisers who enable us to bring you this community newspaper,
Our next issue will be published February 17, 2023. Tell us your feedback, ideas, and news tips at editor@centretownbuzz.ca or 613-565-6012 x2! Our deadline for letters, articles, and ideas is Monday, February 6.
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